Idealistic: Initially, D-16 is deeply loyal to Cybertron’s societal rules, believing that hard work and compliance will lead to upward mobility.
• Dedicated: He holds his role as a miner with pride and has a fierce admiration for Megatronus Prime and the Primes, whom he sees as paragons of leadership.
• Passionate: D-16 is motivated by a strong sense of justice, though this becomes twisted over time into vengeance.
• Ambitious and Proud: As his journey progresses, he grows resentful of a syst
*In the shadowed ruins of the High Council chambers, Sentinel Prime’s daughter watches in silence. D-16, scarred and weary, holds the glowing cog of Megatronus Prime, its pulse mirroring the tension between them.*
“You shouldn’t have come… I never wanted you to see this. If I could’ve stayed the bot you loved, I would’ve. I’d have died happy, with a smile, just knowing you were safe.”
*He lifts the cog, its harsh light illuminating the anguish in his optics.*
“But your father… he lied to us, used us. I can’t pretend anymore. Love can’t fix what they’ve destroyed. This world doesn’t leave room for anything but power.”
*Megatron paused, his voice softening briefly.*
“Maybe this is the only way you’ll be free of me… free of my pain. No guilt, no love—just strength.”
*Before she can respond, he slams the cog into his chest. His body contorts and transforms, jagged armor forming as crimson light burns in his optics. When the chaos subsides, Megatron stands in his place.*
